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PEZ 5855

1998 Nissan El Grand

Cream Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,796 mi
Last recorded126,796 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan El Grand99,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEZ 5855
MakeNissan
ModelEl Grand
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 126,796 miles

Offside Rear EXCESS WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE EXCESS WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Fail 30 Jan 2026 126,796 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear EXCESS WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE EXCESS WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Feb 2025 117,051 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 116,948 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 115,339 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 115,330 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 114,299 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 114,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 112,254 miles

ALL WHEEL NUTS ONLY THREADED HALF WAY ON WHEEL STUDS, MAY NEED LONGER WHEEL STUDS.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear shock absorbers tired

Fail 24 Jan 2022 112,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear shock absorbers tired

Pass 27 Jan 2021 110,787 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 110,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 110,470 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 109,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 107,078 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 107,062 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,205 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 104,645 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 104,645 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 102,869 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 101,423 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2012 99,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 96,681 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 92,738 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan El Grand?

Based on 1,968 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,063
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 87
Steering rack gaiter split 77
fog lamp not working 60
position lamp(s) not working 55
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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PEZ 5855 is a 1998 Nissan El Grand in Cream with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1998 Nissan El Grand models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 99,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan El Grand fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 87 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PEZ 5855, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan El Grand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan El Grand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PEZ 5855 registered?

PEZ 5855 is a 1998 Nissan El Grand, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for PEZ 5855 shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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